When the United States and Spain went to war over Cuba, the Philippines joined the side of the U.S. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippine islands, and in January ...

Original Declaration on June 12,1898 On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared its independence from Spain. This significant event took place at Emilio Aguinaldo's home in Cavite el Viejo ...

The Philippine Embassy in Canberra leads the Independence Day celebrations in the ACT. Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Ma. Hellen De La Vega headed the celebration together with other Filipino ...